Naleen Medina Palafox
Gustine
Summary
Goal-oriented human resources professional with extensive experience thriving in fast-paced and dynamic environments. Skilled in managing a range of HR functions, including payroll administration, employee onboarding, benefits management, and ensuring organizational compliance with evolving regulations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefit Assistant
Foster Farms Poultry
05.2025 - Current
- Ensured accuracy in employee benefits enrollments and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained comprehensive records of employee benefits, including changes and terminations.
- Collaborated with HR to verify benefit accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Streamlined benefits processing through meticulous organization and attention to detail.
- Supported UKG implementation and annual open enrollment for employee benefit selection.
- Resolved participant inquiries regarding health benefits via calls, emails, and in-person.
HR Assistant II
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Manage full cycle recruiting on various positions across the organization, including partnering with hiring managers to learn job requirements, sourcing, generating passive candidates, interviewing, scheduling, and managing all company onboarding procedures.
- Organized and facilitated weekly job fairs to source and recruit top talent for various positions.
- Responsible for overseeing the internal bid process within the organization selecting candidates per company procedures and managing employee transfers.
- Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection are done under employment laws, regulations, and Foster Farms standards.
- Ensure the company attracts, hires, and retains the best TEAM members while growing a strong talent pipeline.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with key leaders to understand departmental initiatives, operational needs, evaluate talent needs, and solutions for evolving recruiting practices.
- Assist and back-up HR staff in the Department as needed with HR Administration tasks and customer service, including HR front desk coverage.
HR Assistant
Yard Master Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and negotiating job offers. Enforced company policies to maintain a safe workplace for over 20 employees and ensured compliance with changing laws and policies.
- Coordinated employee benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and terminations, and served as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits.
- Submitted weekly certified prevailing payroll reports to the DIR website, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage regulations, and completed A-1-131 forms accurately and promptly.
- Managed precise documentation of employee sick leave, bereavement compensation, and reimbursement records, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal mandates.
- Conducted annual reporting for CERS and OSHA, ensuring the company's adherence to safety regulations and state compliance standards.
- Strategically crafted and executed advertising campaigns utilizing both modern digital platforms and traditional marketing channels to effectively reach target audiences and enhance brand visibility.
Sales Associate
Rite Aid
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Regularly replenished and organized the sales floor to maintain a visually appealing and accessible shopping environment.
- Efficiently assisted an average of 35+ customers daily at checkout, addressing inquiries and ensuring an ideal transaction process.
- Partnered with the store manager to oversee inventory management and handle product recalls when necessary.
- Managed a high-volume multi-line phone system, fielding and managing an average of 30-50 calls daily, providing prompt and professional assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CASkills
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptable
- Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Adaptability
- Employee relations
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Benefit Assistant
Foster Farms Poultry
05.2025 - Current
HR Assistant II
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC
11.2024 - 05.2025
HR Assistant
Yard Master Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2024
Sales Associate
Rite Aid
08.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Stanislaus
References
Maria Escobedo
HR Business Partner
(209) 656- 5602
Lucia Melo
Benefit Assistant II
(209) 398- 6771
Kathy Borgwardt
Office Manger/ A/P
(209) 769- 7961